Four Soldiers Killed, 19 others injured In A Boko Haram Bomb Attack

Just 24 hours, when the Nigerian Army announced that it lost 4 soldiers, while 22 terrorists were killed, the army has lost another four soldiers, while 19 others were injured in fierce battle between the Soldiers and Boko Haram terrorist in Maiduguri.

In a statement signed by Army spokesperson, he said; “Today, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on administration patrol from Maiduguri encountered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and ambush between Miyanti and Dareljamal, Borno State. The ambush was cleared and 3 Boko Haram terrorists were killed by the troops. They also recovered a Machine Gun, 1 AK-47 Rifle and some quantity of ammunition.”

“Unfortunately, we lost an officer and 3 soldiers, while 16 soldiers and 3 Civilian JTF sustained injuries during the encounter. Similarly, 2 vehicles that entered the IED were badly damaged.”

“The wounded have since been evacuated and are in stable condition.

In related development, 4 vigilantes were killed and 9 others sustained injuries when troops rebuffed an attack on Godogodo community in Kaduna state on Sunday. In statement by the army it said; “Gallant troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army in a joint operation with personnel of Nigeria Police and local vigilantes have today repelled a coordinated attack by gunmen on Godogodo town of Kaduna State.

“The troops fought off the attackers and pursued them into the bush inflicting heavy casualty on them. “The combined security team also arrested the following 6 suspects : Lawal Gambo, Yau Sani, Bala Amodu, Ibrahim Maikaru, Abubakar Hassan and Bashiru Isa Ciroma.

“Unfortunately 4 local vigilantes lost their lives while another 9 were wounded in the course of countering the dastardly attack meant to cause more loss of lives and properties of law abiding citizens of Godogodo Town.

“The situation in Godogo Town has since returned to normalcy and efforts are ongoing to track the remaining fleeing bandits.

“We wish to reassure citizens that the effort to safeguard life and property will continue with renewed vigour until all the rampaging bandits are brought to justice.”